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...What do they
sound like?
Each bike will obviously have its own unique sound. Trying to relate
what the pipes will sound like on your bike is very hard to describe
with text on a computer screen . Some of the links on our website have a
sound file attached (seen by a little speaker icon) that you can click
on and listen to.
...STAINTUNE exhausts feature a removable sound restrictor in
almost every muffler they produce (when the design allows). This
restrictor allows you to adjust the sound levels to your liking. The
photo below shows what the restrictor looks like in the muffler and also
what the restrictor looks like when removed. You can see the little set
screw on the underside.

With the restrictor in place you will get an exhaust note that is
just slightly louder than the stock muffler. It will be throatier under
acceleration and deceleration and only the slightest bit louder under
steady throttle setting like out on the highway. Think of it as a
shotgun choke which reduces the diameter of the exhaust exit. It has
only a very small effect on performance when installed. Its main
function is to reduce the exhaust note to a very pleasing level.
STAINTUNE pipes are actually one of the quietest aftermarket pipes you
can buy. Even with the sound restrictors removed, they still come in a
few decibels less than all other aftermarket pipes. The restrictor is
removed by unscrewing a small 6 mm allen set screw on the underside of
the exhaust spigot. You then pull it out with a pair of pliers.
With the restrictor removed you are now in full "Sport-Pipe" mode and
the bike will be louder under all conditions (idle, acceleration and
deceleration). A better way to put this whole picture in perspective is
to determine how well you like your neighbors. With the restrictors in
place you can attend the summer parties down the street. With the
restrictors removed you can pretty much count on not getting an
invitation in the mail. |